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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 502.14 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 502.14 and 233.16 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 502.14 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/502.14 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 502.14 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 117,076.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,076.45/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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